Vulgar term for the buttocks and a common insult for a foolish or unpleasant person.
In American English, the anatomical sense developed alongside or from arse.
Combines bodily taboo with demeaning metaphorical use.
Frequently appears in compound insults and intensifiers.
asshole, dumbass, badass, smart-ass, jackass, kick-ass
Often regarded as relatively mild compared with sexual or stronger scatological profanity.
